American History-
American History is a two semester course needed for graduation and is required for all juniors. The class is a general survey course of American History covering the period from the end of the Civil War to the end of the Cold War. It is intended to expose the student to the various factors which have shaped the unique American Perspective on world events, instill a sense of tradition and heritage, identify the repeatability of history, and to help the student understand why attitudes and policies evolve with the changing role of the United States in world affairs. Instruction is based on lecture/discussion, simulations, group and individual projects, and map activities. Students are evaluated on tests, projects and participation.
Early World History-
An elective one semester survey course covering Western Civilization from earliest civilizations to the 15th Century. It is intended to expose the student to the rich cultural traditions of western civilization, provide a comparison of world philosophies, recognize the stages in the evolution of western civilization, and to identify the relationship between history and current events. Instruction is vased on lecture/discussion, simulations, group and individual projects, and maps activities. Students are evaluated on participation simulations, research, and tests.
Modern World History-
An elective one semester survey course covering Western Civilization from the 15th Century to the beginning of World War 2. It is intended to help the student to evaluate the role of nationalism in the evolution of regional conflicts, identify the stages in the transition from monarch to republic, analyze the positive and negative aspects of Imperialism, understand the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and Socialism, and to evaluate the economic and cultural differences which produced the conflicts of the 20th century. Instruction is based on lecture/discussion, simulations, group and individual projects, and maps activities. Students are evaluated on participation simulations, research, and tests.